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Fort Victoria Country Park Education Services


Fort Victoria Country Park is owned by the IW Council and managed by Parks and Countryside.

This unique environment is set within 20 hectares of coastal woodland, with over a mile of beach and unprotected coastal landslip, combining to create an atmosphere of untamed natural wilderness.
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The Fort also commands spectacular views over the Solent. With such vast habitat diversity in a relatively small are, Fort Victoria Country Park is an ideal location for school study visits.
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Thousands of school children visit Fort Victoria every year and many come to take advantage of the exciting fossil hunting opportunities.

With 40 million year old turtle shell and crocodile hide to be found along the shoreline, this provides pupils with a unique finale to their visit.

School Study Visits


The site of the study visits is regularly risk assessed. The most recent risk assessment was carried in May 2009. To view it click here.
The visits are flexible – for one or two hours - incorporating your choice of topics; they are geared to the relevant Key Stages of the National Curriculum.

Our educational Ranger Tours can be individually tailored to meet the needs of your class with the possibility of focusing on any of the following:
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  • Traditional woodland, seashore and fossil hunting walk with brief slide show (2 hour walk only).
  • Beach discovery session and fossil hunt.
  • Mini-beast safari.
  • 1 hour guided nature walk (no beach study).
  • 2 hour guided nature walk with brief slide show (no beach study).
  • Environmental games.
  • Creature beach (natural beach art activity ideal for KS1).
  • Military history of the West Wight and Solent.
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Prices

Please note: There is a minimum charge of £50 per group.
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2007 - per child (teachers free)
Please note: there may be an increase in charges for 2008
£2.50
Island schools/parties
£3.00
Mainland schools
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Aquarium
Enquire on 01983 760283
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Maritime Heritage Museum
Enquire on 01983 760283
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Planetarium
Enquire on 01983 761555
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Cafe
Enquire on 01983 761777
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Bookings can be made by contacting Countryside Services on 01983 823893 or you can e-mail us at countryside@iow.gov.uk

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